Halifax County, NC

County

Cities in Halifax County

Neighborhoods in Halifax County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Halifax

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Households with Children

25.2%

School Enrollment K-12

4,977

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.3%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.8%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.7%
Single Parents: 14.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 51.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 68.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.9%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 30.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.6%
Spanish: 2.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources